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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
4
A regional health ad extols drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims cleansing sour fermentations and toxins improves appetite, skin and general well being, with little cost and quick results for biliousness constipation stomach trouble and rheumatism.
Phelan urges Kiwanis board to discipline Robert M. Sperry citing unbecoming conduct and inconsistency with the club’s Golden Rose platform. He accuses Sperry of vicious attacks on Phelan-Ad-Sales, questions Sperry’s suitability as a member, and claims Sperry’s publication harms advertising interests while resisting proofs and circulation fairness.
Mrs. P. P. Thayer of West Somerville reports severe bronchitis with cough loss of appetite and energy. Vinol is advertised as a constitutional cod liver and iron remedy with a formula on every bottle. Various Bridgeport drugstores list Vinol stock.
Washington, Sa. 15. Aroused by pneumonia deaths of Major Augustus P P Gardner, Congress seeks investigation of camp and hospital conditions nationwide including Camp Wheeler where Gardner died. Ohio Representative Guard introduces a broad resolution. House members show support. Senate adjourns in sorrow after Weeks eulogy praising Gardner as patriotic example for youth.
War demands push measures to safeguard utilities and distribute resources to essential industries. West Virginia complaints about limited coal car supply prompt additional empties. Pennsylvania anthracite gets full rail and water transport to New England. McAdoo reshuffles transport leadership and forms a wage-board plan, amid congressional scrutiny of short line railroad status.
Carl Westerberg petitions Superior Court for divorce from Vivian Adeling Westerberg of Stratford on grounds of intolerable cruelty. Married February 6, 1916, he is with Battery F, 56th Artillery at Fort Wright Fisher's Island under embarkation orders for France. He requested permission to take deposition due to his military orders, which was granted.
Beven uncontested divorces to be heard at the short calendar session Friday before Judge William MT. Malthie. Joley Willisra J. Dotdlez versus Marian Dodez Louse Ang ra, 05s Dough Groschwin Flose Davin Altea Te Bentley versus Ployrl&. Beaut ley, Carrie lizabeth Smith Ly win versus Marcy Robert Tatran, Angelo Cari versus Angeline Carll ani Hugh WT. Mason versus Lucy Migan. ing tod
The fate of an American Mangalian stenahin foxan is discussed as off the coast after a report yesterday. Time Discovers Wairbanks. new large sailings northwest of Hinksland are noted in the spring as explorer Steffanssen spends winter in the northern goas.
Fairfield January 15 specialMiss Fiizabeth Angell food emergency agent will give a practical demonstration on substitutes for wheat at Sherman school Friday January 18 at 3 o clock. All women and young girls of Fairfield and vicinity are urged to attend as the first of a series on food conservation under the home economics committees of Fairfield.
At a barbers union meeting officers were elected for the ensuing year: President William Hosenbaum, Vice President Michael Polumbo, Financial Secretary Salvatore Abrioto, Treasurer Anthony Lpersico, Recording Secretary R. B. P. Suavinek. Members in U S service are exempt from dues. the union has ten members in service. Close in respect Hartford January 15. It was announced at the state capital that the state insurance commission office would be closed Thursday in tribute to former insurance commissioner Hdwink L. Scofield of Stamford whose funeral is held Abeuy.
Amsterdam dated January 16 reports the death of Vice Sergeant Max Muller, noted as one of Germanys most successful airmen. Muller was killed in a crash caused by an engine defect after claiming 38 aerial victories.
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Cold Compound to end grippe misery by taking doses every two hours until three doses. It claims rapid opening of nasal passages, relief from headache fever sneezing and sore throat, with quick relief at low cost and without need for a substitute.
Deranged stomachs swollen lips sour stomach bad breath full belly pain around the navel pale face leaden tint and trembling. itching nose and rear. dry cough grinding teeth red bumps on tongue and feverish spells. Dr. Troo's Wish promises relief and constipation help while laxatives and tonics are urged for child health.
In Biddletown on January 11, Berkeley Divinity School students are quartered in unused dormitories and closed buildings to save coal. Chapel services are held in a professor's room to keep the main chapel unheated. A stray line about a woman realizing she did not marry the best man at her wedding appears.
Prices hike on Nemo cor sets after February fourth pushed by higher costs for mate ii Turkish Face Cloths with embroidered edges. Regular stock for Linen Towels and Toweling also marked down, with bath towels and Huck Towels offered at reduced rates as part of wartime pricing adjustments. A mention of Kitchener’s Mob by James Norman Hall reflects the era’s adventurous spirit.
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